Cordoba - C5-CET Spalted Maple Limited
Based on Córdoba's top-selling C5-CE, the C5-CET Spalted Maple Limited adds a new option to the best selling C5 family.
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Spalted maple construction delivers distinctive visual character with figuring that varies per instrument; maintains the C5-CE's proven tonal recipe—balanced projection, clear treble definition, responsive midrange; built-in electronics facilitate amplified performance without sacrificing acoustic integrity.
Spalted maple's figure demands careful humidity management to prevent checking. Bundling with a quality humidifier recommended for climate-controlled storage. Electronics integration requires familiarity with basic amp connectivity. Players transitioning from nylon to amplification will appreciate the preamp's intuitive controls.
A Cordoba C5 with cosmetic personality and practical electronics, offering serious players an instrument that performs as reliably as it photographs. The spalted maple justifies the investment through uniqueness without sacrificing the brand's hallmark tonal consistency.
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C5-CET Spalted Maple Limited
Based on Córdoba's top-selling C5-CE, the C5-CET Spalted Maple Limited adds a new option to the best selling C5 family. Built with a solid Spruce top, the C5-CET Spalted Maple Limited also features stunning spalted Maple back and sides, which lends this model strong, solid lows, soaring, distinct highs and sustain for days. This model's thin body style helps reduce on-stage feedback while a Fishman Presys II pickup amplifies the C5-CET Spalted Maple Limited's warm acoustic tone. Handmade in the traditional Spanish style, the C5-CET Spalted Maple Limited's carved headstock, hand-inlaid wood rosette, rosewood binding, Savarez strings, and glossy PU finish result in a guitar that truly stands out from all other entry-level options. A lightweight adjustable truss rod is built into the neck for stability. Also available with a solid cedar top and mahogany back and sides.
| KEY FEATURES | |
|---|---|
| Construction | Solid Top |
| Family | Cutaway & Electric |
| Style | Thinbody |
| MATERIAL | |
| Bridge Material | Pau Ferro |
| Fingerboard Material | Pau Ferro |
| Neck Material | Mahogany |
| Nut Material | Bone |
| Saddle Material | Bone |
| BODY | |
| Back and Sides Wood | Spalted Maple |
| Body Top | Solid Spruce |
| Build | Thinbody |
| Color | Natural (NAT) |
| Finish | Gloss Polyurethane |
| Frets to Body | 12 |
| Neck Joint | Dovetail |
| Neck Shape | C Shape |
| Top Bracing Pattern | Fan |
| Back Bracing | N / A |
| Top Binding | Composite |
| NECK | |
| Fingerboard Binding | N / A |
| Frets Total | 19 |
| Headplate | Composite |
| Headstock Logo | Cordoba Arches Logo - Maple |
| Nut String Spacing | N / A |
| Truss Rod | Dual Action |
| Truss Rod Wrench | 4mm Allen Key |
| Tuning Machines | Cordoba Gold with Pearl Buttons |
| ELECTRONICS | |
| Battery Pack | Fishman Combination Battery Box/Output Jack - 9V |
| Battery Pack Installation Location | Lower Bout Treble Side |
| Electronics | Fishman Presys II |
| Controls | Tuner, Volume, Bass, Treble, and Phase Switch |
| Pickup Type | Undersaddle Piezo, Onboard Tuner |
| Tuning Machine Buttons | Pearl White |
| DIMENSION & WEIGHT | |
| Body Depth Lower Bout | 70mm (2 3/4") |
| Body Depth Upper Bout | 65mm (2 1/2") |
| Body Length | 489mm (19 1/4") |
| Fret Dimensions | 2.0mm (W) x 1.1mm (H) |
| Lower Bout Width | 371mm (14 5/8") |
| Neck Thickness 1st Fret | 21mm |
| Neck Thickness 9th Fret | 24mm |
| Nut Width | 50mm (2") |
| Overall Length | 984mm (38 3/4") |
| Scale Length | 650mm (25.6") |
| Shipper Carton Dimensions | 104 x 47 x 14 (cm) |
| Upper Bout Width | 292mm (11 1/2") |
| Waist Width | 248mm (9 3/4") |
| OTHER | |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Does it contain shell? | No |
| Exclusive | No |
| Included Case | Case Sold Separately |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Strings | Savarez Cristal Corum High Tension 500CJ |
| Tuning | E-A-D-G-B-E |
| Due to ongoing product development efforts, exact specifications are subject to change from time to time. |
Cordoba has established itself as a premier manufacturer of classical and flamenco guitars since 1997, earning recognition for combining traditional Spanish guitar-building techniques with modern innovation. The company is renowned for producing instruments that deliver professional-grade tone and playability at accessible price points, making quality classical guitars available to both students and experienced musicians.
Known for meticulous craftsmanship and attention to tonal characteristics, Cordoba guitars are built with solid wood construction and carefully selected materials. The brand's commitment to consistency and reliability has made the C5 series one of their most celebrated lines, trusted by players seeking dependable performance and authentic classical guitar sound.
